Consultancy Service for PROJECT PERFORMANCE MONITORING & EVALUATION

Project: P504282 - Armenia Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project Reference: TRIP-CS-01 Procurement method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) Republic of Armenia Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project (TRIP) Loan No: IBRD-98090 Assignment Title: Consultancy Service for project performance Monitoring & Evaluation Reference No . (as per Procurement Plan): TRIP-CS-01 17 August, 2026 The Republic of Armenia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project (TRIP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include supporting ATDF in establishing and implementing a practical and reliable Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for the Project, enabling systematic tracking of project implementation progress, measurement of results and outcomes, and timely reporting against the Project Results Framework. Specifically, the Consultant will: Operationalize the existing Results Framework (presented in Annex 1); Update and validate baseline data where needed; Develop and implement a fit-for-purpose M&E methodology; Conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting; The anticipated date of contract signing is May 2027. The expected completion date of the assignment August, 2030. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Armenian Territorial Development Fund (ATDF) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: (Experience during the last five (5) years) Experience in the development, implementation and/or operation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems. Experience in planning and conducting baseline and status quo assessments, socio-economic and/or tourism sector studies, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of analytical reports. Experience in designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research, including survey design, sampling methodologies, and data analysis. Experience in conducting similar studies in the regions (marzes) of the Republic of Armenia. Experience in developing and/or implementing digital monitoring platforms (M&E databases/dashboards) or digital results management tools under at least one (1) project. * The Consultant shall provide information on contracts completed by the firm, including the name of the Client, contract value, and a brief description of the services provided. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) firms. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 17:00 (Yerevan time). Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by August 31, 2026. Armenian Territorial Development Fund Procurement department K. Ulnetsi st. 31bld Yerevan 0037, Armenia Tel: (+374 60) 50-15-60 +140 E-mail: procurementatdf2026@gmail.com , m .grigoryan@atdf.am TERMS OF REFERENCE Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project Consultancy Service for PROJECT PERFORMANCE MONITORING & EVALUATION TRIP-CS-01 The Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project (Project) aims to boost Armenia's tourism potential through targeted infrastructure and soft investments in several regions. It will support seven (Areni, Yeghegis, Jermuk, Dvin, Gyumri, Dilijan, Goris) of the twenty identified tourism clusters, focusing on wine, wellness, adventure, culture, education, and ecotourism across Ararat, Vayots Dzor, Shirak, Aragatsotn Tavush, and Syunik regions. The Project will improve connectivity to the Clusters and enhance tourism site infrastructure. It also seeks to elevate Armenia’s natural assets and human resources, improving business and professional skills in nearby communities to maximize the job creation. Additionally, Project aligns with the World Bank’